Signposts: Appleby looks to land a Touch by fitting blinkers

Credit: Harry Trump

Red Touch has looked in need of a bit of help recently and gets blinkers for the first time in the 7.15 at Chelmsford. Trainer Mick Appleby is 4-13 when enlisting the aid.

Tha’ir was well behind Barnaby Brook over this course and distance last time, but has a 13lb swing in the weights. Mick Appleby is an astonishing 9-17 when running his horses in a seller for the first time.

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Published on 21 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:41, 21 March 2018

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